The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

here. His awkward state had me biting my

can manage

beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to

Promise to not look at me any differently. I

that held my arm. I noted

best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

reassuring him that I

me a crooked awkward

his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission

day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever

the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It

at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was

him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said to

still, I liked to see him squirm and

even more.

was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing

the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that

it was seconds ago. He looked ready

my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then

were okay. You looked beautiful

to see if I was

on me, only stated at me from

appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched his

all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over my

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was a real jerk back

that even a question? You were

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old

has only been a few years

winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right